Essex · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Tiptree, Essex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Tiptree. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
FAQs for Tiptree
Is Tiptree in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Tiptree?
Yes, Tiptree is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. If it is not resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Storm damage roof report in Tiptree
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from the ground, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and flashings, and people most often book us about broken or displaced guttering and gaps where slates or tiles have gone.
Houses in smaller places like Tiptree can stand more in the open, so wind and driving rain find any weakness in ridges, verges and flashings. If a leak shows only when the wind is in a certain direction, that’s a useful clue. It helps to know when and where the water appears. The gutters on the most exposed side can overflow too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Tiptree (CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Homes around Tiptree often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the loft space where it is safe.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
A lifted ridge tile can let water into the roof. Each one is recorded with photos.
Flat roof coverings
Branches and debris can damage flat roofs or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Tiptree
About 2.1 miles east lies Layer Marney Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Tiptree has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take a building like St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you live near a park such as Tiptree Parish Field, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you let a flat or house near Kelvedon station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Tiptree is about 5 miles east of Witham, in Essex. Roofs in Tiptree get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. We cover towns and villages across Essex. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across the CO5 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and Grosvenor Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Tiptree: Windmill Hill (1 mile west), Tiptree Heath (1 mile south-west), Messing (2 miles north), Layer Marney (2 miles north-east) and Feering (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (8 miles north-east), Chelmsford (12 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles north-west), Maldon (7 miles south-west), Witham (5 miles west) and Camulodunum (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Tiptree
In Tiptree, that means homes and buildings near The Anchor Public House, Thurstable School and Tiptree Parish Field. The closest station to Tiptree is Kelvedon station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Birch Castle (3.7 miles north-east) and Anchor Press Museum (under half a mile east). For a walk, there is Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Why act early in Tiptree
Many policies expect damage to be reported promptly. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. Our report can then add a clear record. In an older home around Tiptree, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Look at what your policy says about wear and tear
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. The report gives them a clear list of the damage.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can often spot problems without climbing. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
What a storm damage roof report doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
- Whether your insurer will pay the claim
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks